GDPR-Compliant Link Tracking
Learn what GDPR-compliant link tracking means, how cookie-free analytics works, and how to track campaign performance without collecting personal data.
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Link Tracking Glossary
Clear definitions for link shortening, campaign tracking, attribution, and privacy-first analytics, written for marketers, creators, and teams.
How to use this glossary
Understand the term
Use each page to align your team on definitions before launching links across channels.
Apply best practices
Use the guidance to improve branded links, UTM naming, destination routing, and campaign reporting.
Launch faster
Jump into the linked UseClick features and tools to create, track, and optimize links immediately.
Glossary terms
Cookie-Free Analytics
Understand cookie-free analytics for marketing links, why it improves privacy posture, and how teams still get reliable campaign insights.
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UTM Parameters
Learn utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, utm_term, and utm_content with practical examples for accurate multi-channel attribution.
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Campaign Attribution
Understand campaign attribution models for short links, UTM-tagged traffic, and channel-level decision making.
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Link Management Platform
See how a link management platform differs from a simple URL shortener and why teams use it for campaigns, analytics, and optimization.
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Custom Domain Short Links
Learn how branded short links improve trust, click-through rates, and campaign consistency versus generic shortener domains.
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SEO-Friendly 301 Redirect
Understand 301 redirects for URL shorteners, how they preserve link equity, and implementation best practices.
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URL Shortener for Shopify
Learn what ecommerce teams need from a URL shortener for Shopify, including UTM discipline, campaign analytics, and branded links.
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Bulk URL Shortening
Bulk URL shortening lets teams generate and manage many links via CSV for launches, migrations, and large campaigns.
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QR Code Link Tracking
QR code link tracking connects offline scans to online analytics, helping teams measure print, event, and packaging performance.
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Click-Through Rate (CTR)
CTR measures the percentage of impressions that become clicks. Learn how to improve CTR with branded links and better campaign structure.
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Geo Link Targeting
Geo link targeting routes users to location-specific destinations, improving localization and affiliate conversion performance.
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Link-in-Bio Click Tracking
Learn how link-in-bio click tracking works, which metrics matter, and how to measure social traffic from Instagram, TikTok, and creator campaigns.
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Unique Clicks vs Total Clicks
Understand the difference between unique clicks and total clicks to measure real audience reach and repeat engagement in link campaigns.
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Timezone-Based Link Analytics
Learn why timezone-based link analytics improves campaign reporting accuracy across global teams and multi-market traffic.
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Link shortening topics covered
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Dashboard Feature Close-Ups
Key capabilities available in the UseClick dashboard for link shortening, analytics, organization, and optimization.
Unique Clicks vs Total Clicks
Compare unique visitors and total clicks to understand true audience reach versus repeat engagement on the same short link.
Geo Analytics for Country Offers
See clicks by country, region, and city, then optimize geo links for localized pages or Amazon affiliate offers by market.
Folders, Pinning, and Fast Link Access
Organize links in folders, pin high-priority links, and open performance details with one click for daily operations.
Hourly, Weekly, and Monthly Trends
Find the best hour, day, and month for clicks with trend charts and date filters including custom ranges.
Destination Editing Without Breaking Links
Update destination URLs and campaign settings anytime while keeping the same shared short link live.
Link-in-Bio Analytics and Custom Domains
Track every bio click, set profile links, apply custom domains, and enable sensitive-content gating when needed.
Timezone and Date-Range Reporting
Switch timezones and custom date ranges to match team reporting windows and compare performance accurately.
CSV Export and Two-Year History
Export analytics to CSV and analyze long-term link performance history for recurring campaigns and seasonality.
Custom Domains via DNS or File Setup
Connect branded domains with DNS configuration or file-based setup to control routing and brand trust.
Related Resources
Link Management Feature
Turn definitions into workflows with campaign organization, link governance, and analytics.
Free UTM Builder
Apply attribution standards immediately with pre-structured campaign URL parameters.
Blog Guides
Read tactical playbooks for privacy-first tracking, short-link strategy, and conversion optimization.
Glossary FAQ
The UseClick glossary explains core link shortening and tracking terms in plain language, so teams can launch campaigns faster and avoid mistakes in naming, routing, and reporting.
Read the definition first, review the practical guidance, then use the linked UseClick features and free tools to apply it in real campaigns.
It covers link shortening, branded short links, UTM parameters, campaign attribution, QR tracking, geo targeting, privacy-first analytics, and link management workflows.